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GD900 User Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the
advanced and compact GD900 phone by LG,
designed to operate with the latest digital mobile
communication technology.
Disposal of your old appliance
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a product it means the product is covered by the European
Directive 2002/96/EC.
2 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of
separately from the municipal waste stream via designated
collection facilities appointed by the government or the local
authorities.
3 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health.
4 For more detailed information about disposal of your old
appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.
Contents
Set up
Getting to know your phone��������������� 8
Open view�������������������������������������������������10
Installing the SIM and battery�����������11
Charging your phone����������������������������13
Memory card��������������������������������������������14
Menu map�������������������������������������������������16
Your home screen
Touch screen tips�������������������������������������17
Customising the home screen������������18
Quick keys��������������������������������������������������19
Touch screen���������������������������������������������20
Using the Multi - tasking function����24
The basics
Calls�������������������������������������������������������������25
Making a call or a video call�����������������25
Calling your contacts�����������������������������25
Answering and rejecting a call�����������25
In-call options�������������������������������������������26
Adjusting call volume����������������������������27
Speed dialling ������������������������������������������27
Making a second call������������������������������27
Turning off DTMF�������������������������������������28
Using call divert���������������������������������������29
Using call barring������������������������������������29
Changing the common call setting��30
Changing your video call settings�����31
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Contacts�����������������������������������������������������32
Searching for a contact�������������������������32
Adding a new contact���������������������������32
Creating a group��������������������������������������33
Changing your contact settings��������34
Viewing information������������������������������35
Messaging�������������������������������������������������36
Messaging��������������������������������������������������36
Sending a message���������������������������������36
Entering text���������������������������������������������37
T9 predictive���������������������������������������������37
Abc manual�����������������������������������������������37
Setting up your email����������������������������38
Sending an email using your new
account�������������������������������������������������������39
Changing your email settings�������������40
Message folders���������������������������������������41
Using templates���������������������������������������41
Using emoticons��������������������������������������42
Changing your text message
settings��������������������������������������������������������42
Changing your multimedia message
settings��������������������������������������������������������43
Changing your other settings�������������44
Get creative
Camera�������������������������������������������������������45
Taking a quick photo �����������������������������45
Once you’ve taken the photo�������������46
Getting to know the viewfinder���������47
Using the flash������������������������������������������48
Adjusting the exposure�������������������������48
Taking a continuous shot���������������������49
Using the advanced settings���������������49
Changing the image size����������������������51
Choosing a colour effect�����������������������52
Using the inner camera�������������������������52
Viewing your saved photos�����������������53
Video camera�������������������������������������������54
Shooting a quick video�������������������������54
After shooting a video���������������������������55
Getting to know the viewfinder���������56
Adjusting the exposure�������������������������57
Using the advanced settings���������������57
Changing the video image size����������58
Choosing a colour tone�������������������������59
Using the inner video camera�������������59
Watching your saved videos���������������60
Watching your videos on TV���������������60
Your photos and videos�����������������������61
Viewing your photos and videos�������61
Using zoom when viewing a video or
photo�����������������������������������������������������������61
Adjusting the volume when viewing a
video������������������������������������������������������������61
Setting a photo as wallpaper��������������62
Editing your photos��������������������������������62
Adding text to a photo��������������������������64
Adding an effect to a photo����������������64
Cropping a photo �����������������������������������64
Adding a colour accent to a photo���65
Swapping colours in a photo��������������65
Editing your videos���������������������������������66
Trimming the length of the video�����66
Merging two videos�������������������������������66
Merging a photo with a video������������67
Adding text to a video���������������������������67
Overlaying a photo���������������������������������68
Adding a soundtrack to your video��69
Adding live sound to your video�������69
Changing the video speed�������������������70
Adding a dimming effect���������������������70
Multimedia�����������������������������������������������71
Pictures ������������������������������������������������������71
My images options menu���������������������71
Sending a photo��������������������������������������71
Using an image����������������������������������������72
Printing an image������������������������������������72
Moving or copying an image��������������73
Creating a slide show�����������������������������73
Checking your memory status�����������73
Contents
Sounds��������������������������������������������������������74
Using a sound�������������������������������������������74
Videos ���������������������������������������������������������74
Sending a video clip�������������������������������75
Games and Applications ����������������������75
Playing a game�����������������������������������������75
Using the options menu ����������������������75
Installing a Java game and
application ������������������������������������������������75
Use the M-Toy menu������������������������������76
Flash contents������������������������������������������76
Viewing an SWF/ SVG file���������������������76
Documents������������������������������������������������76
Viewing a file���������������������������������������������76
Transferring a file to your phone�������76
Others����������������������������������������������������������77
Creating a movie�������������������������������������77
Music������������������������������������������������������������78
Transferring music onto your phone78
Playing a song������������������������������������������79
Creating a playlist������������������������������������79
Deleting a playlist������������������������������������80
Using the radio�����������������������������������������80
Searching for stations����������������������������80
Resetting channels���������������������������������81
Listening to the radio�����������������������������81
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Get organised
Organiser���������������������������������������������������83
Adding an event to your calendar����83
Changing your default calendar
view��������������������������������������������������������������83
Adding an item to your To Do list������84
Using the date finder�����������������������������84
Setting your alarm����������������������������������85
Adding a memo���������������������������������������85
Voice recorder�������������������������������������������86
Recording a sound or voice�����������������86
Sending the voice recording���������������86
Using your calculator�����������������������������87
Converting a unit������������������������������������87
Using the stopwatch������������������������������87
Adding a city to your world clock������88
PC Suite������������������������������������������������������89
Installing the LG PC Suite on your
computer����������������������������������������������������89
Connecting your phone and PC��������90
Backing up and restoring your
phone‘s information�������������������������������90
Viewing phone files on your PC���������90
Synchronising your contacts���������������91
Synchronising your messages������������91
Music Sync�������������������������������������������������91
Transferring music using Windows
Media Player����������������������������������������������92
Using iSync������������������������������������������������92
DivX Converter�����������������������������������������93
The web
Browser�������������������������������������������������������94
Accessing the web����������������������������������94
Adding and accessing bookmarks����94
Using the RSS reader������������������������������95
Accessing a saved page������������������������95
Viewing your browser history�������������95
Changing web browser settings��������96
Using your phone as a modem����������96
Access to Google Maps ������������������������97
Wi-Fi���������������������������������������������������������� 106
Software Update���������������������������������� 108
Accessories................................. 109
Network service........................ 110
Technical data............................ 110
Guidelines
Guidelines for safe and efficient
use������������������������������������������������������������� 112
Trouble Shooting��������������������������������� 118
Settings
Changing your screen settings�����������98
Personalising your profiles�������������������98
Changing your phone settings����������99
Changing your touch settings �������� 100
Changing your connectivity
settings����������������������������������������������������� 100
Using memory manager�������������������� 102
Using flight mode�������������������������������� 103
Sending and receiving files using
Bluetooth������������������������������������������������ 103
Changing your Bluetooth settings� 104
Pairing with another Bluetooth
device������������������������������������������������������� 105
Using a Bluetooth headset��������������� 105
Getting to know your phone
Power key
Turns the phone on/off.
Earpiece
Proximity Sensor
Inner camera
End key
• Rejects a call.
• Press once to return to the
home screen.
Multi-tasking key
Send key
Dials a phone number and
answers incoming calls.
Battery release button
WARNING: Putting a heavy object on the phone or sitting
on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functionality.
Do not cover the protection film on proximity sensor of LCD.
It can be caused the malfunction of sensor.
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Handsfree or Stereo
earphone connector/
Charger, Data cable
(USB cable)
TIP: Before
connecting the
USB cable, wait
until the phone has
powered up and has
registered on the
network.
Volume keys
• When the screen is idle:
key tone volume.
• During a call: earpiece
volume.
• When playing a
track: controls volume
continuously.
Camera key
• Go to the camera menu
directly by pressing and
holding the key.
Open view
SIM card
socket
Battery cover
Flash light
Battery
Memory card
socket
Camera lens
Battery release
button
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Installing the SIM and battery
1 Remove the battery cover
Use your thumbnail to open the
battery release button on the
bottom of the phone and lift off
the battery cover.
WARNING: Do not remove
the battery when the phone
is switched on, as this may
damage the phone.
WARNING: Do not remove
the battery cover when using
Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The antenna
is mounted on the battery
cover.
2 Remove the battery
Hold the top edge of the battery
and lift it away from the battery
compartment.
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Installing the SIM and battery
3 I nstall the SIM card
Slide the SIM card into the SIM
card holder. Make sure the gold
contact area on the card is facing
downwards. To remove the SIM
card, gently push it until it clicks.
Gently pull it out.
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4 Install the battery
Insert the top of the battery
into the top edge of the battery
compartment first. Ensure that
the battery contacts align with
the phone’s terminals. Press the
bottom of the battery down until
it clips into place.
Charging your phone
Slide back the cover of the charger
connector on the side of your
GD900. Insert the charger and plug
it into a mains electricity socket.
Your GD900 must be charged until
the “Battery full“ message appears
on the screen.
NOTE: The battery must be fully
charged initially to improve battery
lifetime. Disregard the first “Battery
full” message and keep the phone
on charge overnight (or for up to
14 hours).
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Memory card
Installing a memory card
You can expand the available
memory space on your phone by
using a memory card.
NOTE: A memory card is an optional
accessory.
Slide the memory card into the slot
at the top, until it clicks into place.
Make sure the gold contact area is
facing downwards.
WARNING: Slide into
the memory card to the slot,
otherwise, the card can be
damaged.
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Formatting the memory card
Transferring your contacts
Your memory card may already be
formatted. If it isn’t, you will need
to format it before you can start to
use it.
NOTE: All files get deleted while
formatting.
1 From the home screen select
and choose Phone settings from
the Settings tab.
2 Scroll and touch Memory
manager then scroll and select
External memory.
3 Touch Format and then confirm
your choice.
4 Enter the password, if one has
been set. The card will then be
formatted and ready to use.
To transfer your contacts from your
SIM to your phone:
1 From the Communication tab,
scroll to Contacts and select
then Change location.
2 Touch Copy to Handset.
3 Choose Select all or select names
one by one and touch Copy to
handset.
NOTE: If there is existing content
on your memory card, the folder
structure may be different after
formatting since all files will have
been deleted.
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Menu map
Touch
in the home screen to open a Top menu. From here you can access
further menus by scrolling through the icons: Communication, Multimedia,
Utilities and Settings.
Communication
Contacts
Recent history
Browser
Messaging
Email
Dialling
Video call
Google
Utilities
Alarms
Organiser
Memo
Stopwatch
Voice recorder
Calculator
World clock
Tools
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Multimedia
Music
Camera
Video camera
Gallery
My stuff
Games & Apps
FM radio
Movie maker
Settings
Profiles
Screen settings
Phone settings
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Call settings
Connectivity
Message settings
Your home screen
From this screen you can access
menu options, make a call, view
the status of your phone and much
more.
• Whenever your GD900 is not
in use, it will return to the lock
screen.
Touch screen tips
The home screen is also a great
place to get used to using the touch
screen.
To select an item, touch the centre
of the icon.
• Do not to press too hard; the
touchscreen is sensitive enough
to pick up on a light, firm touch.
• Use the tip of your finger to
touch the option you require. Be
careful not to touch any other
keys.
• When the screen light is off,
either press the power key or
hold down the Unlock/Lock key
on the touch screen to return the
home screen.
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Your home screen
Customising the home screen
1 Shortcut
home screen
2 Widget home
screen (active)
• Home screen customisation - For
each type of home screen you are
able to add and remove objects
by pressing & holding your finger
on the screen, or if already added
touching and holding one of the
objects.
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3 Contact home
screen
4 Multimedia
home screen
In order to edit
homescreen,
PRESS & HOLD
this object.
Get in touch with your GD900
The User Interface is based on four types of Homescreens. To swap between
the home screens just wipe quickly over display from left to right or from
right to left.
NOTE: Use flicking to navigate
without disturbing the display area.
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Your home screen
Quick keys
The quick keys on your home screen provide easy, one-touch access to the
functions you use the most.
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Touch to bring up the touch
dialling pad, which lets
you make a call. Enter the
number using the normal
key pad and touch Voice call
or tap
.
To make a video call to this
number, touch Video Call
after entering the number.
Touch to open your contacts.
To search for the number
you want to call: Enter the
name of the contact using
the touchpad. You can also
create new contacts and edit
existing ones.
Touch to access the
Messaging menu. From here
you can create a new SMS.
Touch to open the full Top
menu which is divided into
four categories.
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Touch screen
The controls on the GD900 touch
screen change dynamically,
depending on the task you are
carrying out.
Opening Applications
To open any Application, simply
touch its icon.
Scrolling
Drag from side to side to scroll. On
some screens, such as web pages,
you can also scroll up or down.
Auto scan
Station info..
Set
Skip
Stop
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Your home screen
Zooming In or Out
When viewing photos, web pages,
emails, or maps, you can zoom in
and out. Pinch your fingers together
or slide them apart.
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Transparent Touchpad
Make the most of your Transparent
Touchpad.
1 Touchpad Shortcut : You can
assign a symbol for the most
commonly used menus.
Assign a symbol to each shortcut,
so you can instantly access your
favourite functions with simple
finger gestures.
For example, if you draw
on
the Transparent Touchpad, it will
instantly go to Email.
2 Easy click : You can click on the
Transparent Touchpad without
covering the main screen while
using the Web Browser.
[Browse with mouse pointer]
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Your home screen
3 Touch wheel: Adjust the volume
or brightness by drawing and
on the Transparent Touchpad
in Music and Gallery. You can also
zoom in or zoom out by drawing
or on the Transparent
Touchpad in Camera mode, Video
Camera mode, Divx Playback, the
Internet Web Browser and the
Photo gallery.
If you select capital letter mode
(ABC), letters you type will be
inserted as capital letters even if
you write in small letters, and vice
versa. Touch ▲ and Touch
.
You can write on the screen with
your finger.
Letter
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
[Zoom in/out]
4 Handwriting: Use your finger
to write information on the
Transparent Touchpad, without
covering the main screen.
In Handwriting mode you
simply write on the screen and
your GD900 will convert your
handwriting into your message.
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H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Strokes
Letter
Q
Strokes
Mark
R
S
U
Numbers
V
W
X
Y
Z
ß
Accented characters
Space
Backspace
Strokes
Full stop
At
@
T
Accent
Punctuation marks
Strokes
Number
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Strokes
Enter
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Your home screen
5 Normal Keypad : The Transparent
Touchpad can also be used to
input numbers and text in a
familiar way.
6 Favourites : Display your favourite
contacts, songs and photos on
the screen by touching
.
Note The Transparent
Touchpad is made of Tempered
Glass.
Viewing the status bar
The status bar uses different icons
to show conditions such as signal
strength, new messages and battery
life as well as whether Bluetooth or
data connections is active.
Below is a table which explains the
meaning of icons you’re likely to see
in the status bar.
Icon Description
No Service
2G
3G
EDGE
HSDPA
Wi-fi is on
Bluetooth Mono Stereo
headset
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Icon Description
Bluetooth Stereo headset
Icon Description
Multi-tasking
Bluetooth Mono headset
Music paused
Bluetooth on
Music playing
Bluetooth Transfer
FM radio playing
Bluetooth Visibility
Email being sent
Downloading
Email received
Downloading complete.
MMS
Downloading cancelled.
MMS sending
In-call option
MMS received
Internet
SMS sending
Searching
New voicemail
Call divert
New message
Call reject
Message sending has failed
Security
New email
Headset
Push message
HomeZone
Flight mode
Roaming
Outdoor
Alarm
Silent
Schedule (Calendar)
-
Customised ringtones 1-10
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Your home screen
Icon Description
Ringtone after vibration
Ringtone with vibration
External memory
Battery status
Projector/TV out
Using the Multi - tasking
function
Touch the multitasking hard key
to open the Multitasking menu.
From here you can view some
applications that are running and
access them with one touch.
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Calls
TIP! Press the power
key to lock the touchscreen to
prevent calls being made by
mistake.
Making a call or a video call
1 T ouch
to open the keypad.
2 Type in the number on the
keypad. To delete a digit, press
the clear key.
3 Touch the
key to make the
call.
4 To end the call, touch the
key.
TIP! To enter + in order to
make international calls, touch
twice, or press and hold down
.
Calling your contacts
1 From the home screen touch
to open your Contacts.
2 Scroll through the contact list
or enter the first letter(s) of the
contact you want to call by
touching
.
3 From the list, touch the contact
you want to call and select the
number to use if there is more
than one for that contact.
4 Touch Voice call or Video call.
Answering and rejecting a
call
When your phone rings, press the
hard key to answer.
Touch twice the
hard key to
reject an incoming call.
TIP! You can Save number,
Send message, Search
contacts by tapping
.
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Calls
In-call options
Speaker - Touch
on.
to turn the speaker phone
Mute - Touch
to turn the microphone off so
the person you are talking to cannot hear you.
Hold - Touch
Contacts
Memo
to put a call on hold.
Options - Choose from a list of further in-call
options, including creating new memo and going
to messages, so you can check your messages
and add contacts during a call. You can also end
the call from here by touching End call.
Dialpad
Dialpad - Touch to open a numerical keypad for typing
in numbers, e.g. when dialling call centres or other
automated telephone services.
Memo
Contacts
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- Add a memo during a call.
- Search your contacts during a call.
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Adjusting call volume
To adjust the volume during a call,
use the up and down button on the
right side of the phone.
Speed dialling
You can assign a frequently-called
contact to a speed dial number.
1 From the home screen touch
to open your Contacts.
2 Touch
and select Speed
dials.
3 Your voicemail is already set to
speed dial 1. You cannot change
this. Touch any other number to
assign it to a speed dial contact.
4 Your contacts list will open. Select
the contact you want to assign
to that number by touching the
phone number once.
To call a speed dial number, touch
on the home screen then press
and hold the assigned number until
the contact appears on the screen.
The call will initiate automatically,
without having to touch Voice call.
Making a second call
1 During your initial call, touch Dialpad
and select the number you want
to call.
2 Call the number or search your
contacts (see Making a call on
page 25 for details).
3 Touch
to connect the call.
4 Both calls will be displayed on
the call screen. Your initial call will
be locked and put on hold.
5 To end one or both calls press
End .
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Hold
Connect
Contacts
End
Memo
Dialpad
NOTE: You will be charged for each
call you make.
Turning off DTMF
DTMF lets you use numerical
commands to navigate within
automated calls. DTMF default is
set to on.
To turn it off during a call (to make
a note of a number) touch
and
select Disable DTMF.
Viewing your call logs
From the home screen, touch
, then touch Recent history in
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the Communication tab.
Choose from the following:
All history - View a complete list
of all dialled, received and missed
calls, voice calls only, video calls and
messages.
Missed calls - View a list of all calls
you have missed.
Calls only - View a list of all calls
you have made and missed.
Messages only - View a list of all
numbers that have received or sent
texts and multimedia messages.
VT only- View a list of all video calls.
TIP! From any call log
touch
and Delete all to
delete all the recorded items.
TIP! Touch any single call
log entry to view the date, time
and duration of the call.
Using call divert
1 Touch
and choose Call
settings in the Settings tab.
2 Touch Call divert and select
Voice calls and/or Video calls.
3 Choose whether to divert all call,
when the line is busy, when there
is no answer or when you cannot
be contacted.
4 Touch Activate to activate.
5 Enter the number to divert to.
NOTE: Diverting calls will incur
charges. Please contact your
network operator for details.
TIP! To turn off all call
diverts, choose Deactivate all
from the Call divert menu.
Using call barring
3 Choose any or all of the five
options:
All outgoing
Outgoing international
Outgoing international calls
except home country
All incoming
Incoming when abroad
4 Enter the call barring password.
Please check with your network
operator about this service.
TIP! Select Fixed dial
number to turn on and compile
a list of numbers which can be
called from your phone. You’ll
need your PIN2 code, which is
available from your operator.
Only numbers within the fixed
dial list can be called from your
phone.
1 Touch
and choose Call
settings in the Settings tab.
2 Touch Call barring and select
Voice calls and/or Video calls.
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Calls
Changing the common call
setting
1 Touch
and choose Call
settings in the Settings tab.
2 Touch Common settings. This
lets you change the following
settings:
Call reject - Slide the switch left
for ON. You can touch the Reject
list to choose all calls, specific
contacts or groups or calls from
unregistered numbers (i.e. not in
your contacts).
Send my number - Choose
whether to display your number
on an outgoing call.
Auto redial - Slide the switch left
for ON or right for OFF.
Minute minder - Slide the switch
left to ON to hear a tone every
minute during a call.
BT answer mode - Select Handsfree to be able to answer a call
using a Bluetooth headset, or
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select Handset to press a handset
key to answer a call.
Save new number - Select ON or
OFF to save a new number.
Changing your video call
settings
1 From the home screen, touch
and scroll to Call settings in the
Settings tab.
2 Touch Video call settings and
select the settings for your video
calls. Decide whether to use still
image, then select one and/or
switch on the mirror to see
yourself on screen when making
a video call.
Contacts
Searching for a contact
Adding a new contact
There are two ways to search for a
contact:
From the home screen
1 From the home screen, touch
to open your Contacts. Touch
and enter the contact name
using the key pad.
2 Touch Video call or Voice call or
the
key to place the call.
1 From the home screen, touch
then select
and then touch
New contact button.
2 Choose whether to save the
contact to Handset or USIM.
3 If you want to add a picture to
the new contact, touch Add
picture.
4 Enter the first and last name of
your new contact. You do not
have to enter both, but you must
enter at least one.
5 Enter up to five different numbers
and assign a type to each of
them, choosing between Mobile,
Home, Office, Pager, Fax, VT
and General.
6 Add an email address.
7 Assign the contact to one or
more groups, choosing between
No group, Family, Friends,
Colleagues, School and VIP.
TIP! You can search by group by
touching the Contacts tab at the
top of the screen and selecting
Groups. This will bring up a list
of all your groups.
From the main menu
1 Touch
, then touch Contacts
on the Communication tab.
2 Touch
and Search.
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8 You can also add a Ringtone,
Homepage, Home address,
Company name, Job title,
Company address, Birthday,
Anniversary and a Memo.
9 Touch
to save the contact.
TIP! You can create
customised groups for your
contacts. See Creating a group.
Creating a group
1 From the home screen, touch
and then touch Contacts in the
Communication tab.
2 Touch Contacts on the top of the
screen then touch Groups and
select new group.
3 Enter a name for the new group.
4 Touch
to save the group.
NOTE: If you delete a group, the
contacts assigned to that group will
not be lost. They will remain in your
contacts.
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TIP! You can edit an existing
group by touching the selected
group once. Choose View
members, Edit the group, Send
message, Send businesscard or
Delete group.
Changing your contact
settings
You can adapt your contact settings
to suit your own preferences.
1 Touch Contacts on the
Communication tab, select
and scroll to Contact settings.
2 From here, you can adjust the
following settings:
Display name - Choose whether
to display the first or last name of
a contact first.
Copy all - Copy your contacts
from your SIM to your handset,
or vice versa. You can do this one
contact at a time, or all at once.
Move all - This works in the same
way as Copy, but the contact
is stored at the new location
only. Therefore, once a contact
is moved from the SIM to the
handset it will be deleted from
the SIM memory.
Clear contacts - Delete all your
contacts. Touch Yes if you are
sure you want to delete all your
contacts.
Memory info - View memory
capacity information.
TIP! To add your own
business card, select My
business card and enter your
details as you would for any
contact. Touch Save icon to
finish.
Viewing information
1 Touch Contacts from the
Communication tab select
and touch Information.
2 From here you can view Service
dial numbers, Own numbers,
Memory info. (memory space
remaining) and My business
card.
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Messaging
Messaging
Your GD900 combines SMS, MMS
into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu.
There are two ways of entering the
messaging centre:
1 From the home screen, touch
or
, then scroll to Messaging
on the Communication tab.
Sending a message
1 Touch
then Write message
to open a blank message.
2 Touch To to enter the recipient’s
number, or open your contacts or
favourites. You can add multiple
contacts. When you are finished,
touch the message box below
to start composing the message
text.
3 After entering the text, you
can send the SMS by touching
the send button on top of the
message.
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TIP! You will be charged
for a text message for every
person you send the message
to.
4 Touch
Insert to add a text
template, multimedia templates,
emoticon, name & number, new
slide, subject or signature.
WARNING: The 160character limit may vary from
country to country depending
on how the SMS is coded.
WARNING: If an image,
video or audio file is added to
an SMS it will be automatically
converted to an MMS, and you
will be charged accordingly.
Entering text
and 3 to write ‘telephone’.
Keypad.
Abc manual
Touch to turn on T9 predictive
texting.
Touch to change the writing
language.
Tap to change between the
number, symbol and text keypads.
Use
to scroll through the
different keyboards in each text
entry mode (e.g. capital or lower
case letters).
To enter a space touch
.
In Abc mode you have to touch the
key repeatedly to enter a letter. For
example, to write ‘hello’, touch 4
twice, 3 twice, 5 three times, 5 three
more times, then 6 three times.
Setting up your email
You can keep in touch on the move
by using your GD900 to send emails.
It’s quick and simple to set up a
POP3 or IMAP4 email account.
T9 predictive
In T9 mode, you will see
.
T9 mode uses a built-in dictionary to
recognise your words based on the
key sequences you touch. Simply
touch the number key associated
with the letter you want to enter,
and the dictionary will predict the
word you want to use.
For example, press 8, 3, 5, 3, 7, 4, 6, 6
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Messaging
1 Touch
from the home
screen, and scroll to Email on the
Communication tab.
2 Touch Write email. If the email
account is not set up, start the
email set up wizard.
TIP! If an email account is
already set up, the wizard is not
activated automatically.
Sending an email using your
new account
1 Touch
from the home
screen, and scroll to Email on the
Communication tab to open a
new blank message.
2 Enter the recipient’s address and
write your message. You can also
attach images, videos, audio files
and other file types.
3 Touch Send email to send your
email.
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TIP! During an active Wi-Fi
connection, emails are sent and
received via Wi-Fi.
Changing your email settings
You can change your email settings
based on your own preferences.
1 Touch
from the home screen,
then scroll to Messages settings
on the Settings tab.
2 Select Email.
3 You can alter the following
settings:
Email accounts - Manage your
email accounts.
Allow reply email - Choose
whether to allow read
confirmation messages to be sent.
Request reply email - Choose
whether to request read
confirmation messages.
Retrieve interval - Select how
often your GD900 checks for new
email messages.
Include message in Fwd &
Reply- Select to include the
original message in any reply.
Include attachment - Select to
include the original attachment in
any reply.
Auto retrieval in Roaming Choose whether to retrieve
messages automatically when
abroad (roaming).
New email noti. info - Choose
whether to be alerted about
a new e-mail with a pop-up
message.
Signature - Create an email
signature and switch this feature
on.
Message folders
You will recognise the folder
structure in your GD900, and it is
fairly self-explanatory.
Inbox - All messages you receive are
stored in your inbox. From here you
can view and delete them, among
other functions.
Outbox - This is a temporary
storage folder while messages are
being sent.
Sent - Messages you sent are stored
in this folder.
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Drafts - If you don’t finish writing a
message, you can save what you’ve
done in this folder.
Threaded box - Messages (SMS)
exchanged with another party can
be displayed in chronological order
so that you can conveniently see an
overview of your conversation.
My Folders - Create folders to store
your messages.
Using templates
Create templates for the SMS and
MMS messages you send most
often. There are already some
templates on the phone, which you
can edit.
1 When writing a new message,
you can enter Templates from
Insert in the options menu.
2 Choose Text templates or
Multimedia templates. You
can add, edit, delete or delete
all templates. To edit a message,
select it, amend it, and touch
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Save template.
Using emoticons
Liven up your messages using
emoticons. There are some
commonly used emoticons already
on your phone.
1 When writing a new message,
you can enter Emoticons from
Insert in the options menu.
2 You can add a new emoticon by
touching New emoticon.
Changing your text message
settings
Your GD900 message settings
are pre-defined, so you can send
messages immediately. These
settings can be changed based on
your preferences.
Scroll to Message settings on
the Settings tab and touch Text
message. You can changes to the
following:
Text message centre - Enter the
details of your message centre.
Delivery report - Slide the switch
left to receive confirmation that
your messages have been delivered.
Validity period - Choose how long
your messages are stored at the
message centre.
Message types - Convert your text
into Voice, Fax, X.400 or Email.
Character encoding - Choose how
your characters are encoded. This
affects the size of your messages
and therefore your data charges.
Send long text as - Choose to send
long messages as multiple SMS or
MMS.
Changing your multimedia
message settings
Your GD900 message settings
are pre-defined, so you can send
messages immediately. These
settings can be changed based on
your preferences.
In Setting tap select Message
settings and Multimedia message.
You can make changes to the
following:
Retrieval mode - Select Home
network or Roaming network. If
you then select Manual, you will
only receive notifications about
MMS messages. You can then
decide whether or not to download
them in full.
NOTE: Additional cost may occur
when MMS are downloaded when
roaming.
Delivery report - Choose whether
to allow and/or request a delivery
report.
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Read reply - Choose whether to
allow and/or send a read reply.
Priority - Choose the priority level
of your MMS.
Validity period - Choose how
long your message is stored at the
message centre.
Slide duration - Choose how long
slides appear on screen.
Creation mode - Restricted/
Warning/ Free
Delivery time - Choose how long to
wait before a message is delivered.
Multimedia message centre - Enter
the details of your message centre.
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Changing your other settings
Scroll to Message settings on the
Settings tab then:
Voicemail - Touch New profile or
to add a new Voicemail service.
Contact your network operator for
more information about the service
they provide.
Service message - Choose
whether to receive or block service
messages. You can also set message
security levels by creating trusted
and not trusted sender lists.
Info. service - Choose your
reception status, language and
other settings.
Camera
Getting to know the viewfinder
Open the slide to use the Outer Camera.
Back - Touch here to return to the
menu map.
Camera mode - Shows whether the
camera is in video or photo mode,
and can also be used to take photos.
Gallery - Touch this icon to view the
gallery.
Exposure - See Adjusting the Exposure on page 48.
Macro - Switch this on to take close up shots.
Flash status - Set flash light mode to Auto, Always off or Always on.
Settings - Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced
settings on page 49 for details.
TIP! You can close all the shortcut options to give
a clearer viewfinder screen. Just touch the centre
of the viewfinder once. To recall the options,
touch the screen again.
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Taking a quick photo
Once you’ve taken the photo
1 Press and hold down the camera
key on the right side of the
phone.
2 Holding the phone horizontally,
point the lens towards the
subject you want to take a
picture of.
3 Press the capture button lightly
and a focus box will appear in the
centre of the viewfinder screen.
4 Position the phone so you can
see the photo subject in the
focus box.
5 When the focus box turns green,
the camera has focused on your
subject.
6 Press the capture button and
hold it down.
Your captured photo will appear
on the screen. The image name is
shown with four icons on the righthand side.
TIP! Face Tracking
This automatically detects and
focuses on human faces to help
you take clearer pictures.
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Send
Use
Rename
Edit
Send Touch to send the photo
as a Message, Email, Bluetooth or
Blogger. See page 36 for Sending a
message, and page 103 for Sending
and receiving your files using
Bluetooth.
NOTE: Additional cost may occur
when MMS are downloaded when
roaming.
Use Touch to use the image as
wallpaper.
Rename Touch to edit the name of
the selected picture.
Edit Touch to edit the image
using various tools.
Touch to return to the previous
menu.
Touch to delete the image.
Touch to take another photo
immediately. Your current photo will
be saved.
Touch to view a gallery of your
saved photos.
Using the flash
The default flash setting is auto, but
there are other options.
1 Select
from the left side of
the viewfinder to enter the flash
sub-menu.
2 There are three flash options:
Auto - Your camera will assess the
light available for a good picture
and use the flash as necessary.
Always off - The camera will
never flash. This is useful if you
want to save battery power.
Always on - The camera will
always flash.
3 When you touch the option
you want, the flash menu will
automatically close, allowing you
to take a picture immediately.
4 The flash status icon in the
viewfinder will change, based on
the new flash mode.
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Adjusting the exposure
The exposure defines the difference
between light and dark areas in an
image. A low contrast image will
appear foggy, whereas a high contrast
image will appear much sharper.
1 Touch
.
2 Slide the contrast indicator along
the bar towards
for a lower
exposure and hazier image or
towards
for a higher exposure
and a sharper image.
Or make a clockwise touch wheel on
the Transparent Touchpad for higher
exposure and an anti-clockwise one
for lower exposure. You need to
activate the contrast indicator first
by touching
.
Adjusting the zoom
You can also zoom in or zoom out.
Just make a clockwise touch wheel
on the Transparent Touchpad to
zoom in, and an anti-clockwise one
to zoom out.
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Taking a continuous shot
1 From the viewfinder, touch
to open all advanced settings
options and select Shot mode
and Continuous shot.
2 Position the subject in the
viewfinder and press the capture
button as if taking a normal
photo.
3 The camera will take shots in
quick succession.
Using the advanced settings
From the viewfinder, touch
to
open all advanced settings options.
You can change the camera setting
by scrolling the wheel. After
selecting the option, touch the OK
button.
Switch to - For self portraits, switch
to the LG GD900‘s inner camera. You
can also switch between camera
mode and video camera mode.
Image size - Change the size of the
photo to save memory space or to
take an appropriately sized picture
for a contact. See Changing the
image size on page 51.
Colour effect - Choose a colour
tone to use on your new photo.
See Choosing a colour effect on
page 52.
White balance - Choose between
Auto, Incandescent, Sunny,
Fluorescent and Cloudy.
Timer - The self-timer allows you
to set a delay after the shutter is
pressed. Select Off, 3 seconds,
5 seconds or 10 seconds. This is
ideal if you want to be included in
a photo.
Shot mode - Choose the normal or
continuous shot mode.
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ISO - The ISO rating determines
the sensitivity of the camera’s light
sensor. The higher the ISO, the more
sensitive the camera will be. This is
useful in darker conditions when
you can not use the flash. Select the
ISO value from Auto, 100, 200, 400,
800 and 1600.
Auto focus - Select the way the
camera will focus. Choose between
Spot, Manual and Face tracking.
Image quality - Choose between
Super fine, Fine and Normal. The
finer the quality, the sharper the
photo. However, the file size will
increase as a result, which means
you’ll be able to store fewer photos
in your memory.
Reset - Restore all camera default
settings.
Memory in use - Choose whether
to save your photos to the Handset
memory or the External memory.
Hide icons - Choose the camera
settings icons to be hidden
manually or automatically.
Image stabilization - Enables you
to take a photo without the camera
wobbling or shaking.
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Shutter sound - Select one of the
four shutter sounds.
Grid view - Choose between Off,
2x2 grid or 3x3 grid.
TIP! When you exit the camera
all settings will return to their
defaults, except image size and
image quality. Any non-default
settings will need to be reset,
such as colour tone and ISO.
Check these before you take
your next photo.
TIP! The settings menu
is superimposed over the
viewfinder, so when you change
elements of the image colour or
quality you will see a preview of
the image change behind the
settings menu.
Changing the image size
The more pixels, the larger the file,
which means the files take up more
memory space. If you want to store
more pictures on your phone, you
can change the resolution to make
the files smaller.
1 Using the viewfinder, touch
in the top left corner.
2 Select Image size from the
Preview menu.
3 Select a pixel value from the
six options. (8Mega, 5Mega,
3Mega, 2Mega, 1Mega,
VGA, Wallpapera(800x400),
QVGA, MMS(320X240),
CONTACT(480X480))
Choosing a colour effect
1 Using the viewfinder, touch
in the top left corner.
2 Select Colour effect from the
Preview menu.
3 There are five colour tone
options: Off, Sepia, Mono,
Negative, Emboss.
4 Once you’ve made your selection,
the colour tone menu can be
closed by selecting the OK
button. You are then ready to
take a picture.
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TIP! You can change a
picture taken in colour to black
and white or sepia, but you
cannot change a picture taken
in black and white or sepia to
colour.
Using the inner camera
Your LG GD900 has an inner
640x480 camera for both video calls
and taking photos.
1 To switch to the inner camera
touch
then select Swap
camera and select Secondary.
2 After a few seconds you’ll see
yourself in the viewfinder. To
capture the image, press the side
button as normal.
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TIP! The inner camera has fewer
settings as it has no flash nor
adjustable sensitivity. You can
still alter the image size, colour
effect, image quality, white
balance and set the self-timer by
touching
in the same way as
when using the main camera.
3 After you’ve taken the photo
you’ll be offered all the same
options as for an image taken
with the main camera.
4 To return to the main camera
touch
and then select Swap
camera and select Main.
Viewing your saved photos
1 You can access your saved photos
from within the camera mode.
Just touch and your gallery
will appear on the screen.
Video camera
Getting to know the viewfinder
Open the slide to use the Outer Camera.
Back - Touch here to return to the
home screen.
Start recording
Gallery - Touch this icon to view
the gallery.
Exposure - See Adjusting the Exposure on page 57.
Recording speed
Flash status - Set or turn off the flash.
Settings - Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced
settings on page 57 for details.
TIP! You can close all shortcut options to give a
clearer viewfinder screen. Just touch the centre of
the viewfinder once. To recall the options, touch
the screen again.
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Video camera
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Shooting a quick video
After shooting a video
1 Press and hold down the camera
key on the right side of the phone.
2 Then, touch
and then select
Switch to in the view finder in
camera mode to switch to video
mode. Or, you can enter this
menu directly by touching Video
camera.
3 The video camera’s viewfinder
will appear on the screen.
4 Holding the phone horizontally,
point the lens towards the
subject of the video.
5 Press the capture button once to
start recording.
6 Rec will appear at the bottom
of the viewfinder with a timer
showing the length of the video.
7 To pause the video, touch and
resume recording by selecting
.
8 Touch
on the screen to stop
recording.
A still image representing your
video will appear on the screen.
The name of the video will be
shown on the bottom of the screen,
along with four icons on the righthand side.
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Play
Touch to play the video.
Send Touch to send the photo as
a Message, Email, Bluetooth. See
page 36 for Sending a message, and
page 103 for Sending and receiving
your files using Bluetooth.
NOTE: Additional cost may occur
when MMS are downloaded when
roaming.
Use Touch to use the image as
wallpaper.
Rename Touch to edit the name of
the selected picture.
Touch to return to the previous
menu.
Touch to delete the video you
have just made, and confirm by
touching Yes. The viewfinder will
reappear.
Touch to shoot another video
immediately. Your current video will
be saved.
Touch to view the saved videos
and pictures gallery.
Adjusting the exposure
The exposure defines the difference
between light and dark areas in
an image. A low contrast image
will appear foggy, whereas a high
contrast image will appear much
sharper.
1 Touch
.
2 Slide the exposure indicator
along the bar, towards
for
a lower exposure and fuzzier
image, or towards
for a
higher contrast and sharper
image.
Using the advanced settings
Using the viewfinder, touch
Settings to open all the advanced
settings options.
You can adjust the video camera
setting by scrolling the wheel. After
selecting the option, touch the OK
button.
Switch to - Switch to your LG
GD900’s inner camera to record
yourself on video. See Using the
inner video camera on page 59
for details.
Video size - Change the size of the
video to save memory space. See
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Video camera
Changing the video image size on
page 58.
Scene mode - Choose between
Auto or Night mode.
Colour effect - Choose a colour
tone to use on your new view. See
Choosing a colour tone on page
59.
White balance - The white
balance ensures any white parts
of your video are realistic. To
enable your camera to adjust
the white balance correctly, you
may need to determine the light
conditions. Choose between Auto,
Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent
or Cloudy.
Video quality - Choose between
Super fine, Fine and Normal.
The finer the quality, the sharper
the video will be. The file size will
increase as a result, meaning you’ll
be able to store fewer videos in the
phone’s memory.
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Duration - Set a duration limit
for your video. Choose between
Normal and MMS to limit the
maximum size to send as an MMS.
TIP! If you choose MMS
duration, choosing a lower
image quality will enable you to
shoot a longer video.
Memory in use - Choose whether
to save your videos to the Handset
memory or to the External memory.
Voice - Choose Mute to record a
video without sound.
Hide icons - Select whether to
hide the icons on the camera menu
automatically or manually.
Reset - Reset all the video camera
settings.
Changing the video image
size
The more pixels, the larger the file
size, which means the files take up
more memory space. If you want to
store more videos on your phone,
you can change the video resolution
to make the files smaller.
1 Using the viewfinder, touch
in the top left corner.
2 Select Video size from the
Preview menu.
3 Select a pixel value from the four
options:
720X480(D1) - The highest
quality, widescreen option.
640x480 - Standard sized VGA.
320x240 - Smaller image size,
and therefore a smaller file size.
This is ideal for saving memory
space.
176x144 - Smallest image size
and therefore the smallest file size.
4 Touch the OK button to return to
the viewfinder.
TIP! The great editing
software on your LG GD900
is compatible with all video
types except 720X480 (D1) and
640x480. Don‘t record in this
format if you plan to edit your
video.
TIP! For video format conversion
software, see the CD that came
with your GD900.
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Video camera
Choosing a colour tone
1 Using the viewfinder, touch
in the top left corner.
2 Select Colour effect from the
Preview menu.
3 There are six colour tone options,
Off, Sepia, Mono, Negative or
Emboss.
4 Touch the colour tone you want
to use.
TIP! You can change a video shot
in colour to black and white or
sepia, but you cannot change a
video shot in black and white or
sepia to colour.
Using the inner video camera
Your LG GD900 has an inner
320x240 camera for both video calls
and recording videos.
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1 To switch to the inner camera,
touch
then select Swap
camera and select Secondary.
2 After a few seconds you’ll see
yourself in the viewfinder. To start
recording the image press the
capture button as normal, and
press it again to stop recording.
3 After you have shot the video,
you’ll be offered all the options
available for a video shot using
the main camera.
4 To return to the main camera
touch
and select Swap
camera and select Main.
TIP! You can still alter the
image size, colour effect, white
balance and quality by touching
Settings in the same way as
when using the main camera.
Watching your saved videos
1 In the viewfinder, touch .
2 Your gallery will appear on the
screen.
3 Touch a video once to bring it to
the front of the gallery. It start to
play automatically.
Watching your videos on TV
Connect your GD900 to your TV
using the TV output cable.
NOTE: The TV output cable is
available for purchase separately.
TIP! All formats except
320x240 and 176x144 are
compatible with playing the
video through a TV.
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Your photos and videos
Viewing your photos and
videos
Using zoom when viewing a
video or photo
1 Touch on the camera preview
screen.
2 Your gallery will appear on the
screen.
3 Touch the video or photo to open
it fully.
When viewing photos or videos, you
can zoom in and out by pinching
your fingers together or spreading
them apart.
Adjusting the volume when
viewing a video
To adjust the volume of a video
while it is playing, touch the volume
bar on the screen bottom after
pressing the loudspeaker symbol.
Alternatively, use the volume keys
on the side of the phone.
Setting a photo as wallpaper
TIP! Flick left or right to
view other photos or videos.
TIP! To delete a photo or
video, open it and select
Touch Yes to confirm.
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.
1 Touch the photo you want to set
as wallpaper to open it.
2 Touch the screen to open the
options menu.
3 Touch Use .
4 The screen will switch to portrait
mode. You can zoom in and out
and move the cropped section of
the picture using a thumbnail at
the bottom of the screen.
Editing your photos
You can do lots of great things to
your photos to change them, add to
them or liven them up.
1 Open the photo you want to edit
and touch Edit to show the
options.
2 Touch the icons to alter your
photo:
Crop your photo. Choose
a square or circular crop area
and move your finger across the
screen to select the area.
Draw something on your
photo, freehand. Select the line
thickness from the four options,
then the colour you want to use.
Adding writing on a picture.
See Adding text to a photo on
page 64.
Decorate your photo with
stamps. Choose from the different
stamps and touch your photo
where you want to place them.
Erase the editing you have
done to the picture. You can
choose the size of eraser you use.
Touch to return to the
gallery.
Save Save the changes you
made to the photos. Select to
save the changes as an Update
existing or a New file. If you select
New file enter a file name.
Undo Erase the editing you have
done to the photo.
Image Touch to open further
effect options including Rotate.
There are also more advanced
editing options. See Adding a
colour accent and Swapping the
colours in a photo on page 65.
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Your photos and videos
Filter Touch to apply the effect
options to a photo.
Adjust
ment
Text
No box
This helps to adjust a
picture taken using automatic
colour, brightness etc.
Box colour
Text color
Save
Undo
Image
Filter
Adjust
mant
Save
Undo
Image
Filter
Adjust
ment
Adding text to a photo
1 From the editing screen, touch
.
2 Select Text to add unframed
text or choose one of the speech
bubble shapes.
3 Enter your text using the keypad
and touch Save.
4 Move the text by touching it and
sliding it to where you want it.
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Adding an effect to a photo
1 From the editing screen, touch
Filter .
2 You can apply any of the various
options to the photo
3 To undo an effect simply touch
Undo .
Cropping a photo
1 From the editing screen, touch
.
2 Choose the shape you want to
use to crop the picture.
3 Drag the box over the area you
want to crop.
4 When you are finished with your
selection, touch Save .
Adding a colour accent to a
photo
1 From the editing screen, touch
Image .
2 Choose Colour Accent.
3 Select part of the photo. A traced
line will appear around everything
in that area which is the same or
a similar colour, for example, a
person’s hair or jumper.
4 Alter the intensity of the
accenting by touching Intensity
and touch ‘+’ or ‘-’ button.
5 Touch OK.
6 All colour will be removed
from the photo, apart from in
the section marked for colour
accenting.
7 Select Save to save the changes.
Swapping colours in a photo
1 From the editing screen, touch
Image .
2 Choose Colour swapping.
3 Select part of the photo. A
traced line will appear around
everything in that area which is
the same or a similar colour.
For example, someone’s hair or
jumper.
4 Select a colour.
5 Press OK.
6 The part of the photo selected for
colour accenting will change to
the selected colour.
7 Select Save to save the changes.
Editing your videos
The video editing features are
available for MPEG4 types except
720x480 (D1) resolution.
Don‘t record in these formats if you
plan to edit your video.
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Your photos and videos
Trimming the length of the
video
Merging two videos
1 Open the video you want to edit,
touch
option key.
2 Select Edit and choose Trim/
Multi trim.
3 Touch and set the new start
and end points using Trim .
4 Touch Preview to confirm you are
satisfied with the new cut.
5 Touch Save or, alternatively,
touch
to return to the
gallery and discard the changes.
1 Open the video you want to edit,
touch
option key.
2 Select Edit and choose Video
merge.
3 The My videos folder will open.
Choose the video you want to
merge.
4 Touch and slide the photo
to move it to the end or the
beginning of the video.
5 Touch Preview to choose how to
merge the videos together.
Movie editor > Merge
Save
Save
Undo
Effect
Trim
Preview
File name 1
Duration : 00:00:40
File name 4
Duration : 00:00:40
Preview
Total : 00:01:20
6 Press Save then New file to save
the new merged video. Replace
the existing file or save as a new
file.
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7 Repeat these steps to merge
more videos.
Merging a photo with a video
1 Open the video you want to edit,
touch
option key.
2 Select Edit and choose Image
merge.
3 The My images folder will open.
Choose the photo you want to
move into your video and touch
Select.
4 Touch and slide the photo
to merge it to the end or the
beginning of the video.
5 Touch Preview to choose how
the photo and video merge
together.
6 Press Save then choose to
replace the existing file or save as
a new file.
7 Repeat these steps to merge
more photos.
Adding text to a video
1 Open the video you want to edit,
touch
option key.
2 Select Edit and select Text
overlay.
3 Touch and pause playback
for setting the start point for text
appearance.
4 Touch Start and choose the text
styles. Enter your text using the
keypad and select OK.
5 Touch the area of the screen
you want the text to appear and
touch OK.
Save
Undo
Show
text
Preview
6 Touch Save. Replace the existing
file or save as a new file.
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7 Repeat these steps to add more
text.
8 Repeat these steps to add more
photos.
Overlaying a photo
Adding a soundtrack to your
video
1 Open the video you want to edit,
touch
option key.
2 Select Edit and choose Image
overlay.
3 The My images folder will open.
Choose the photo you want to
overlay on your video.
4 Touch and pause when you
want the picture to appear, then
select Opacity after touching the
Start button.
5 Touch OK and then press End
when the photo overlay shall be
stopped.
6 Touch the area of the screen
in which you want the text to
appear. If the photo is too big it
will overlay the whole screen, not
just the selected area.
7 Touch Save. Replace the existing
file or save as a new file.
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1 Open the video you want to edit,
touch
option key.
2 Select Edit and choose Audio
dubbing.
3 The My sounds folder will open.
Choose the track you want to add
to your video.
4 The original audio track on your
video will be erased.
5 If the audio is shorter than the
video, choose whether to play it
Once or to Repeat it.
6 Replace the existing file or save
as a new file.
Adding live sound to your
video
Changing the video speed
1 Open the video you want to edit,
touch
option key.
2 Select Edit and choose Live.
3 Set the sound value to original
sound or recording sound.
Reset
Audio mixing ratio
Save
Undo
Original sound
Recording sound
Preview
1 Open the video you want to edit,
touch
option key.
2 Select Edit and choose Time
scaling.
3 Select one of the options. This
can vary depending on the frame
rate.
4 Replace the original file or save as
a new file.
Adding a dimming effect
1 Open the video you want to edit,
touch
option key.
2 Select Edit and choose
Dimming Effect.
3 Your video will now fade in at the
start and fade out at the end.
4 Replace the original file or save as
a new file.
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Multimedia
You can store multimedia files in
your phone’s memory so you have
easy access to all your pictures,
sounds, videos and games. You can
also save your files to a memory
card. Using a memory card allows
you to free up space in your phone’s
memory.
To access the Multimedia menu,
touch
select My stuff from
Multimedia tab. You can open a
list of the folders that store all your
multimedia files.
TIP! To delete any files in
My stuff, touch
then Delete.
Pictures
My images contains a list of
pictures including default images
pre-loaded onto your phone,
images you have downloaded
and those taken on your phone’s
camera.
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My images options menu
The options available to you in My
images depend on the type of
image you have selected. All options
will be available for pictures you
have taken on the phone’s camera,
but only the Set favorites, Sort by,
Slide show and Memory manager
options are available for default
images.
Sending a photo
1 To send a photo just select
picture you want.
2 Touch Send. Choose between
Message, Email, Bluetooth or
Blogger.
3 If you choose Message or Email,
your photo will be attached to a
message and you can write and
send the message as normal.
If you choose Bluetooth, your
phone will search for a device to
send the picture to.
Using an image
You can choose images to use as
wallpapers and screensavers, or
even to identify a caller.
1 Touch
then select My stuff
from Multimedia tab.
2 Touch My images.
3 Select an image and touch
.
4 Touch Use as and choose
between:
Homescreens - Set a wallpaper
for All homescreens, Widget,
Contacts or Multimedia.
Lock screen - Set a wallpaper for
the key lock screen.
Contacts - Allocate an image
to a person in your contacts list,
so the picture is displayed when
they call you.
Start up image - Set an image
to appear when you switch the
phone on.
Shut down image - Set an image
to appear when you switch the
phone off.
Outgoing call image - Set an
image to appear during outgoing
calls.
Incoming call image - Set an
image to appear during incoming
calls.
Printing an image
1 Touch
then select My stuff
from Multimedia tab.
2 Touch My images.
3 Select an image and touch
.
4 Touch Print, then choose
between Bluetooth and
PictBridge.
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Moving or copying an image
Checking your memory status
An image can be moved or copied
between the phone memory and
the memory card. You may want to
do this to clear some space in one of
the memories, or to safeguard your
images against loss.
1 Touch
then select My stuff
from Multimedia tab.
2 Touch My images.
3 Touch
.
4 Select Move or Copy.
You can check to see how much
memory space you have used and
how much you have left.
1 Touch
then select My stuff
from Multimedia tab.
2 Touch My images.
3 Touch
then Memory
manager.
Creating a slide show
If you want to view all the images
on your phone, you can create a
slide show to save you having to
open and close each individual
image.
1 Touch
then select My stuff
from Multimedia tab.
2 Touch My images.
3 Touch
then Slide show.
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Sounds
The My sounds folder contains
Downloaded sounds, Default
sounds and Voice recordings.
From here you can manage or send
sounds or set them as ringtones.
Using a sound
1 Touch
then select My stuff
from Multimedia tab.
2 Touch My sounds.
3 Select Default sounds or
Download sound.
4 Select a sound and touch the
play icon. It will start to play.
5 You can use the sound for various
tones by selecting the Use as
menu.
6 Choose between Voice ringtone,
Video ringtone and Message
tone.
Videos
The My videos folder shows a list
of videos you have downloaded or
recorded on your phone.
Watching a video
1 Touch
then select My stuff
on the Multimedia tab.
2 Touch My videos.
3 Select a video to play.
TIP! GD900 supports both DivX
& Xvid video format playback
to ensure greater content
availability. Refer to page 93 for
detail.
NOTE: The TV output cable is
available for purchase separately.
Sending a video clip
1 Select a video and touch
.
2 Touch Send and choose between
Message, Email, Bluetooth and
YouTube.
3 If you choose Message or Email,
your video clip will be attached
to the message, which you can
write and send as normal. If you
choose Bluetooth, your phone
will search for a device to send
the video to.
Games and Applications
You can download new games and
applications to your phone to keep
you enjoy.
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Playing a game
1 Touch
then select Games &
Apps on the Multimedia tab.
2 Touch Games or Applications
menu.
3 Touch Launch button to launch a
game or an application.
Using the options menu
Within Games and Application
folders, the following options are
available:
• New folder: Create a folder
within Games or Applications
• Sort by: Sort the games and
applications by Date, Name, Size
or Memory
• Memory manager: View the
memory status handset or
external memory.
• Folder info.:View the folder
information.
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Installing a Java game and
application
1 Touch
then select My stuff
on the Multimedia tab.
2 If you insert new memory card,
touch External Memory menu.
3 Select the file(*.jad or *.jar) you
want to install and touch Install.
Use the M-Toy menu
M-Toy contains preloaded flash
games which use the integrated
motion sensor.
Flash contents
The Flash contents folder contains
all of your default and downloaded
SWF files.
Viewing an SWF/ SVG file
1 Touch
then select My stuff
from Multimedia tab.
2 Touch Flash contents.
3 Select the file you want to view.
Documents
This is possible with your Excel,
PowerPoint, Word, Text and pdf files.
Viewing a file
1 Touch
then select My stuff
from Multimedia tab.
2 Touch Documents.
3 Select a document and touch
View.
Transferring a file to your
phone
Bluetooth is probably the easiest
way of transferring a file from your
computer to your phone. You can
also use LG PC Suite via your sync
cable, see page 89 for details.
To transfer files (e.g. music) using
Bluetooth:
1 Make sure your phone and
computer have Bluetooth
switched on and are within range
of each other
2 Use your computer to send the
file via Bluetooth.
3 When the file is sent, accept it on
your phone by touching Yes.
4 The file should appear in your
Documents or Others folder.
Others
The Others folder is used to store
files that are not pictures, audio
files, videos, games or applications.
It is used in the same way as the
Documents folder. You may find
that when you transfer files from
your computer to your phone that
they appear in the Others folder.
If this happens, you can move them.
Creating a movie
1 Touch
then select Movie
maker from Multimedia tab.
2 Touch Insert to add an image.
3 Touch the Style tab on the top to
choose a movie style.
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4 Touch the Sound tab on the
screen to change the sound, e.g.
for a voice recording.
5 Touch the Preview button to see
the results.
6 Touch the Play Order tab on the
screen to change the order.
7 Touch the Save in tab on the
screen to choose where to save
the movie, and touch the Usage
tab to choose between storing it
and MMS.
8 To save your movie, press play
and then touch Save movie.
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Music
Your LG GD900 has a built-in music
player that lets you play all your
favourite tracks. To access the music
player, touch
then select Music
from Multimedia Tab. From here,
you can access a number of folders:
All tracks - Contains all the songs
you have on your phone.
Favorites - Contains the songs you
have saved as favourites.
Artists - Browse your music
collection by artist.
Albums - Browse your music
collection by album.
Genres - Browse your music
collection by genre.
Transferring music onto your
phone
The easiest way to transfer music
onto your phone is via Bluetooth or
the data cable.
You can also use LG PC Suite, see
page 89 for details. To transfer music
using Bluetooth:
1 Make sure both devices have
Bluetooth switched on and are
connected to each other.
2 Select the music file on the
other device and select send via
Bluetooth.
3 When the file is sent, you will
have to accept it on your phone
by touching Yes.
4 The file should appear in Music >
All tracks.
Playing a song
1 Touch
then select Music
from the Multimedia tab.
2 Touch All tracks.
3 Select the song you want to play
then touch
.
4 Touch
to pause the song.
5 Touch
to skip to the next
song.
6 Touch
to go back to the
previous song.
7 Touch
to return to the
Music menu.
To change the volume while
listening to music, touch
. Or
make a clockwise touch wheel
on the Transparent Touchpad to
turn up the volume and an anticlockwise one to turn down the
volume.You need to activate the
volume indicator first by touching
.
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Creating a playlist
Deleting a playlist
You can create your own playlists by
choosing a selection of songs from
the All tracks folder.
1 Touch
then select Music
from the Multimedia tab.
2 Touch the
option icon.
3 Touch New playlist, enter the
playlist name and touch
.
4 The All tracks folder will be
displayed. Touch all of the songs
that you would like to include in
your playlist; a tick will appear
next to these track names.
5 Touch Add songs.
To play a playlist, select it and touch
Play.
NOTE: To add a second playlist,
touch
then New playlist.
1 Touch
then select Music
from the Multimedia tab.
2 Touch the
option icon.
3 Touch Delete or Delete all to
delete all of the playlists.
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Using the radio
Your LG GD900 has an built-in FM
radio feature so you can tune into
your favourite stations and listen on
the move.
NOTE: You will need to attach your
headphones to listen to the radio.
Insert them into the headphone
socket.
FM Radio
Station info..
Program type
Radio text
Set as
channel
Listen via
Volume
3 Touch Auto scan then Yes. The
stations found will be allocated to
channel numbers in your phone
by selecting Set, Skip and Stop.
NOTE: You can also manually
tune to a station by using the
wheel displayed next to the radio
frequency.
Resetting channels
Searching for stations
You can tune your phone to radio
stations by searching for them
manually or automatically. They will
then be saved to specific channel
numbers, so you don’t have to keep
re-tuning. You can store up to 30
channels on your phone.
To tune automatically
1 Touch
then select FM radio
from Multimedia tab.
2 Touch
.
1 Touch
then select FM radio
from Multimedia tab.
2 Touch
.
3 Choose Reset to reset the current
channel or choose Reset all to
reset all of the channels. If you
reset all of the channels, each
channel will return to the starting
87.5Mhz frequency.
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Listening to the radio
1 Touch
then select FM radio
from Multimedia tab.
2 Touch the channel number of the
station you would like to listen to.
TIP! To improve radio
reception, extend the headset
cord, which functions as the
radio aerial.
Warning! If you connect
the headset not specifically
made for it to the phone,
the radio reception can be
interfered.
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Organiser
Adding an event to your
calendar
1 From the home screen select
then scroll to Organiser on the
Utilities tab. Select Calendar.
2 Select the date to which you
want to add an event.
3 Touch
then New schedule.
4 Touch Category then choose
between Appointment,
Anniversary or Birthday. Check
the date and enter the time you
want your event to begin.
5 For appointments and
anniversaries, you can enter the
time and date the event finishes
in the lower time and date boxes.
6 If you would like to add a subject
or note to your event, touch
Subject and type in the details.
7 Select Set alarm to set an alert
for the event. If you want to
repeat the alarm, select Set
repeat.
8 Touch
to save the event in
the calendar. A coloured square
in the calendar will mark all days
that have saved events, and an
alarm will sound at the event
start time, to help you staying
organised.
TIP! You can enter holidays
in your calendar. Individually
touch each day of the holiday,
then touch
and select
Set holiday. Each day will be
marked in red.
Changing your default
calendar view
1 From the home screen select
then scroll to Organiser on
the Utilities tab. Select Settings
in
.
2 Touch Default view and choose
Calendar, Week, Timetable, List or
All tasks.
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Organiser
Adding an item to your To
Do list
1 From the home screen select
then scroll to Organiser on the
Utilities tab.
2 Select
select New task and
touch Note.
3 Set the date for the task, add
notes, then select its priority
level: High, Medium or Low.
4 Save the task by selecting
.
TIP! You can back up and
synchronise your calendar with
your computer. See PC Sync on
page 89.
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Using the date finder
Date finder is a handy tool to help
you calculate what the date will be
once a certain number of days have
passed. For example, 60 days from
10.10.09 will be 09.12.2009.
This helps you keeping track of
deadlines.
1 From the home screen select
then scroll to Organiser on the
Utilities tab.
2 Select
, select Date finder.
3 Set the required date in the From
tab.
4 In the After tab set the number
of days.
5 The Target date will be shown
below.
Setting your alarm
Adding a memo
1 From the home screen select
then scroll to Alarms on the
Utilities tab.
2 If you want add a new alarm,
touch New alarm. If you want
to set the alarm to sound again
within one hour, touch Quick
alarm.
3 Set the time you would like the
alarm to sound.
4 Choose whether you want the
alarm to repeat, set the repeat
and type.
The icons indicate the weekday
you select.
5 Select Sound/ Vibration to select
the type of alarm you want.
6 Touch Alarm bell for selecting
the alert melody or sound. To
listen to the sounds, touch the
sound, followed by ▶.
7 Add a memo to the alarm.
1 From the home screen select
then scroll to Memo on the
Utilities tab.
2 Touch New memo.
3 Type your memo, then touch
.
TIP! You can edit an existing
memo. Select the one to be
edited , touch Edit and type in
your changes.
Voice recorder
Use your voice recorder to record
voice memos or other audio files.
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Organiser
Recording a sound or voice
Sending the voice recording
1 Touch
.
2 Touch Voice recorder in Utilities
tap.
3 Choose where to save the
recording between Handset and
External.
4 Choose recording mode between
General and MMS.
5 Touch Rec. to begin recording.
6 Touch Stop to end recording.
1 Once you have finished
recording, you can send the
audio clip by touching Send.
2 Choose Message, Email or
Bluetooth. If you choose
Message or Email, the recording
will be added to the message
which you can write and send
it as normal. If you choose
Bluetooth, your phone will
search for a device to send the
voice recording to.
Using your calculator
7 If you want to re-record the voice,
touch New .
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1 From the home screen select
, then scroll to Calculator on
the Utilities tab.
2 Touch the number keys to enter
numbers.
3 For simple calculations, touch the
function you require (+, –, x or ÷),
followed by =.
4 For more complex calculations,
touch
and choose between
sin, cos, tan, deg, log, etc..
Converting a unit
1 From the home screen select
, then scroll to Tools on the
Utilities tab.
2 Select Unit converter.
3 Choose whether you want to
convert Currency, Area, Length,
Weight, Temperature, Volume
or Velocity.
4 Then select the unit and enter
the value you would like to
convert from.
5 The corresponding values then
will appear on the screen.
Using the stopwatch
4 Touch Lap if you want to record
a lap time.
5 Touch Stop to end the timer.
6 Touch Reset to start the time
again.
Adding a city to your world
clock
1 From the home screen, select
and scroll to World clock in the
Utilities tab.
2 Touch Add city. Choose
continent and select the city from
the Map. Or touch
and touch
List. Start typing the name of the
city you require, and it will be
displayed on the screen.
3 Touch the city to select it. This will
add it to your World time list.
1 From the home screen, select
, then touch Utilities.
2 Select Stopwatch.
3 Touch Start to begin timing.
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PC Suite
You can synchronise your PC with
your phone. This will ensure all your
important details and dates match,
and also act as a back up to help
your mind at ease.
TIP! To do this, you will need to
install the PC Suite application
provided on the CD-ROM
or available as a download
from http://update.lgmobile.
com. (From www.lgmobile.
com PRODUCTS > Manual &
Software > Go to Manual & S/W
Download Section)
Installing the LG PC Suite on
your computer
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1 From the home screen touch
, then scroll to Connectivity
on the Settings tab.
2 Touch USB connection mode.
3 Connect handset and PC via USB
cable and wait for a while.
4 Installation guide message will
be displayed.
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Caution! If installation guide
message is not displayed in your
PC, please check your CD-ROM
setting on Windows.
5 Insert the supplied CD or click
download button to directly
download LG PC Suite program
from website.
6 Click on the LG PC Suite Installer
which will appear on your screen.
Connecting your phone and
PC
1 Select PC Suite mode in
Connectivity menu and then
connect the USB cable to your
phone and your PC.
2 LG PC Suite will be automatically
activated on your PC.
Caution! If LG PC Suite is not
activated automatically in your
PC, please check your CD-ROM
setting on PC.
3 Your phone and PC are now
connected.
Backing up and restoring
your phone‘s information
1 Connect your phone to your PC
as outlined above.
2 Click on the Backup icon, and
select Backup or Restore.
3 Choose whether to back
up Contents Data and/or
Phonebook/Schedule/Todo/
Memo Data. Select the location
you want to back up the
information to, or restore it from.
Click OK.
4 Your information will be backed
up.
Viewing phone files on your
PC
1 Connect your phone to your PC
as outlined above.
2 Click on the Manage Files icon.
3 All the documents, flash contents,
images, audio files and videos
you have saved on your phone
will be displayed on the screen in
the LG Phone folder.
TIP! Viewing the contents of
your phone on your PC helps
you to arrange files, organise
documents and remove content
you no longer need.
Synchronising your contacts
1 Connect the phone to your PC.
2 Click on the Contacts icon.
3 Your PC will now import and
display all the contacts saved on
your SIM card and handset.
4 Click on File and select Save. You
can now select where you want
to save your contacts to.
NOTE: To back up contacts saved
to your SIM card, click on the SIM
card folder on the left side of the
PC screen. Right click on one of
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your contacts and choose Select
all, then Copy or Move to phone
memory.
Right-click your contacts and
select Copy to contact. Now click
on the Handset folder on the left
side of the screen and all your
numbers will be displayed.
Synchronising your messages
1 Connect the phone to your PC.
2 Click on the Messages icon.
3 All your PC and phone messages
will be displayed in folders on the
screen.
4 Use the tool bar at the top of
your screen to edit and rearrange
messages.
Music Sync
This menu allows to add music to
GD900. Before you start to transfer
music from your PC to your device,
make sure your computer has the
following set-up and accessory is
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at hand:
• Microsoft Windows XP or Vista
• Windows Media Player 10 or
above
• USB cable
NOTE: If your phone is not
recognised, or is recognised as an
image device by Windows OS.
1. Click Start > Control Panel on
your desktop.
2. Select an image scanner
device.
3. An image device named
“GD900 Music Sync Player” will
be displayed in the device list.
Connect the mobile phone to
your PC using the USB cable
(if it is not connected).
4. To remove the device, rightclick it to select Remove in the
context menu.
5. Disconnect the USB cable from
the mobile phone.
6. Install Windows Media Player
version 11(WMP 11).
7. When WMP is successfully
installed, connect the mobile
phone to your PC.
Transferring music using
Windows Media Player
1 From the home screen select
, then scroll to Connectivity
on the Settings tab.
2 Select USB connection mode
and choose Music sync.
3 Connect your handset and PC
using a compatible USB cable.
4 When you try to connect the
handset to your PC, your handset
will read: Music Sync... followed
by Connected.
5 The PC will prompt you to
launch your preferred music
management software.
6 Select Windows Media Player.
7 Go to the Sync Tab, then drag
and drop the music you wish to
transfer to your handset into the
Sync List pane.
8 Click on Start Sync button. This
starts the transfer process.
WARNING
Do not disconnect your phone
during the transfer.
NOTE: Music Sync is only available
for music contents.
Using iSync
Install the iSync plug-in install file
which is supported by Macintosh
and PCs and connect the phone via
Bluetooth or USB.
To synchronise via Bluetooth, set up
a pairing between the Macintosh or
PC and the phone. If you want to set
up via USB, select the iSync menu in
USB connection mode.
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NOTE: When using Bluetooth, you
have to select iSync on in option
menu.
DivX Converter
Install the DivX converter, which
is supplied on the same CD as the
PC Sync software. DivX will convert
media files on your PC to a format
that lets you upload them and view
them on your phone.
Once installed select DivX from the
Program Files on your PC, then DivX
converter followed by Converter.
Use the arrows in the application
to change the conversion format
to Mobile. If you right click on
the application box and select
Preferences, you can change the
location where the converted files
are saved.
Drag and drop the files into the
application for initial analysis. Then
select Convert for the process
to begin. When the process is
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complete, a Conversion complete
pop up will be displayed.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a
digital video format created by
DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX
Certified device that plays DivX
video. Visit www.divx.com for more
information and software tools to
convert your files into DivX video.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:
This DivX Certified® device must
be registered in order to play DivX
Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.
To generate the registration code,
locate the DivX VOD section in the
device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.
com with this code to complete the
registration process and learn more
about DivX VOD.
The web
Browser
Browser gives you a fast, full-colour
world of games, music, news, sport,
entertainment and loads more,
straight to your mobile phone.
Wherever you are and whatever
you’re into.
Accessing the web
1 From the home screen select
then scroll to Browser on the
Communication tab.
2 To go straight to the browser
home page, select Home.
Alternatively, select Enter
address and type in the URL,
followed by Connect.
NOTE: You will incur extra cost by
connecting to these services and
downloading content. Check data
charges with your network provider.
Adding and accessing
bookmarks
For easy and fast access to your
favourite websites, you can add
bookmarks and save web pages.
1 From the home screen select
then scroll to Browser on the
Communication tab.
2 Select Bookmarks. A list of your
Bookmarks will appear on the
screen.
3 To add a new bookmark, select
and touch New bookmark.
Enter a name for the bookmark
followed by its URL.
4 Touch
. Your Bookmark will
now appear in the bookmark list.
5 To access the bookmark simply
touch the bookmark then touch
connect. You will be connected to
the bookmark.
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The web
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Using the RSS reader
Accessing a saved page
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a
family of web feed formats used to
publish frequently updated content,
such as blog entries, news headlines
or podcasts. An RSS document,
called a feed, web feed or channel,
contains either a summary of
content from an associated website
or its full text. RSS makes it possible
for people to keep up-to-date
with their favourite web sites in an
automated way that is easier than
checking manually.
The user subscribes to a feed by
entering its link into the reader
or by clicking an RSS icon in a
browser that starts the subscription
process. The reader checks the
user’s subscribed feeds regularly for
new content and downloads any
updates that it finds.
1 From the home screen select
then scroll to Browser on the
Communication tab.
2 Select Saved pages.
3 Select the page you want to view
and it will open.
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Viewing your browser history
1 From the home screen select
then scroll to Browser on
the Communication tab. Select
History.
2 The web pages you have
accessed recently will be
displayed. To access any of these
pages, simply select it.
Changing web browser
settings
1 From the home screen select
then scroll to Connectivity on
the Settings tab.
2 Select Browser settings.
3 You can edit the Profiles,
Appearance settings, Cache/
Cookies, Security or Reset
settings.
4 You can simply set these on or off
by touching the switch icon.
Using your phone as a
modem
Your GD900 can be used as a
modem for your PC, giving you
email and internet access even
when you don’t have any wired
connection. You can do this via the
USB cable or by Bluetooth.
Using the USB cable:
1 Ensure you have the LG PC Suite
installed on your PC.
2 Connect your GD900 and your PC
using the USB cable and launch
the LG PC Suite software.
3 Click Communication on your
PC. Then click Settings and select
Modem.
4 Choose LG Mobile USB Modem
and select OK. It will now appear
on the screen.
5 Click Connect and your PC will
connect via your GD900.
NOTE: For more information on
synchronising using the LG PC
Suite see page 89.
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Using Bluetooth:
1 Ensure Bluetooth is switched On
and Visible for both your PC and
GD900.
2 Pair your PC and GD900 so that a
passcode is required to connect
them.
3 Use the Connection wizard on
your LG PC Suite to create an
active Bluetooth connection.
4 Click Communication on your
PC. Then click Setting.
5 Click Modem.
6 Choose Standard Modem over
Bluetooth link and click OK. It
will now appear on the screen.
7 Click Connect and your PC will
connect via your GD900.
NOTE: For more information on
Bluetooth see page 103.
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Access to Google Maps
You can use Google navigation
services from the Communication
tab. Select the Google Maps menu
in Google to launch the application.
Note that additional cost may occur
when using this service.
Settings
This folder lets you adapt your
settings to personalise your GD900.
NOTE: For information on call
settings see page 30.
Changing your screen
settings
1 From the home screen, select
then scroll to Display
settings on the Settings tab.
2 You can choose the option menu
from:
Screen images - Choose an
image for locking, switching the
phone on or off, or making or
receiving a call.
NOTE: The setting will be reset if
you select Reset menu.
Homescreens - Widget/ Contact/
Multimedia/ Shortcut
Lock screen - Choose the clock
type on the lock screen.
Font - Adjust the font size and
style.
Backlight - Choose how long the
backlight stays on.
NOTE: The longer the backlight
stays on, the more battery power
it uses and you may need to
recharge your phone more often.
Auto brightness - Adjust the
screen brightness automatically.
Brightness - Adjust the screen
brightness.
Topmenu - Choose Style 1 or
Style 2.
Personalising your profiles
You can quickly change your profile
on the home screen. Just touch the
status summary icon on the top,
then touch the profile tab.
Using the settings menu, you can
personalise each profile setting.
1 From the home screen select
then scroll to Profiles on the
Settings tab.
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2 Choose the profile you want to
edit: Normal, Silent, Outdoor or
Flight mode.
3 You can then change all sounds
and alert options available in the
list, including your Voice/Video
ringtone, Volume, Message
alerts and others.
Changing your phone
settings
Settings
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Use the freedom of adapting the
GD900 to your own preferences.
1 From the home screen, select
then scroll to Phone
settings on the Settings tab.
2 Select a menu from the list
below:
Date & Time - Adjust your date
and time settings or choose
to auto update the time when
travelling or for daylight saving.
Power save - Choose to switch
the value power saving settings
to On or OFF.
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Languages - Change the
language on your GD900’s display.
Auto key lock - Lock the keypad
automatically on the home
screen.
Security - Adjust your security
settings, including PIN codes and
handset lock.
Touch settings - Change the
touchpad value settings.
Memory manager - See Using
memory manager on page 102
for more information.
Reset settings - Restores all
settings to their factory defaults.
Handset information - View
GD900 technical information.
Changing your touch settings From the home screen select
From the home screen select
then scroll to Phone settings on
Settings tab.
Touch vibration - Change the type
of vibration.
Vibration - Vibration 1/2/3
Vibration volume - Controls the
strength of vibration.
Touch sound - Change the tone
when touching the screen.
Sound - Sound 1/2/3
Volume - Controls the volume of
tone.
Changing your connectivity
settings
Your connectivity settings have
already been set up by your
network operator, so you can use
your new phone immediately.
To Use this menu to change your
settings.
then scroll to Connectivity on
Settings tab.
Network selection - Your GD900
will connect automatically to your
preferred network.
Internet profile - Set the profiles for
connecting to the internet.
Access points - Your network
operator has already saved this
information. You can add new
access points using this menu.
USB connection mode Synchronise your GD900 using
the LG PC Suite software to copy
files from your phone. See page
89 for more information on
synchronisation.
TV out - Choose PAL or NTSC when
connecting your GD900 to a TV.
DivX VOD registration - This menu
is used to generate a DivX VOD
registration code. Please visit http://
vod.divx.com to register and for
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technical support.
Packet data conn. - Set the packet
data connection.
Browser setting - Set the values
related to the browser.
Streaming settings - Your network
operator has already saved this
information. You can edit it if you
want to make changes.
Java settings - Allows you to set
profiles for connections made
by Java programs and to view
certificates.
Using memory manager
Settings
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Your GD900 has three available
memories: the phone itself, the SIM
Card and an external memory card
(which you may need to purchase
separately). You can use memory
manager to determine how each
memory is used and see how much
space is available.
From the home screen select
then scroll to Phone settings on
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the Settings tab. Select Memory
Manager.
Handset common memory 1/2
- View the memory available on
your GD900 for MMS, Email, Java
applications and others.
Handset multimedia memory View the memory for multimedia
contents, such as streaming files,
movies, music, pictures, sounds,
video and flash.
Handset reserved memory
- View the memory available on
your handset for SMS, Contacts,
Calendar, To do list, Memos,
Alarms, Call history, Bookmarks and
Miscellaneous items.
USIM memory - View the memory
available on your SIM Card.
External memory - View the
memory available on your external
memory card (which you may need
to purchase separately).
Using flight mode
Turn flight mode on by selecting
then Settings. Touch Profiles
and select Flight mode.
Flight mode prevents you making
calls, connecting to the Internet,
sending messages or using
Bluetooth.
Sending and receiving files
using Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a great way to send
and receive files as it uses no wires
and connection is quick and easy.
You can also connect to a Bluetooth
headset to make and receive calls.
To send a file:
1 Open the file you want to send,
which will be typically a photo,
video or music file.
2 Touch
and choose Send.
Select Bluetooth.
3 If you have already paired the
Bluetooth device, your GD900
will not automatically search for
other Bluetooth devices. If not,
your GD900 will search for other
Bluetooth enabled devices within
range.
4 Choose the device you want to
send the file to and touch Select.
5 Your file will be sent.
TIP! Check the progress bar to
make sure your file has been
sent.
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Settings
To receive a file:
1 To receive files your Bluetooth
must be set to On. See Changing
your Bluetooth settings below
for more information.
2 A message will prompt you to
accept the file from the sender.
Touch Yes to receive the file.
3 You will see where the file has
been saved and choose to View
the file or Use as. Files will usually
be saved to the appropriate
folder in My stuff.
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Changing your Bluetooth
settings
1 From the home screen select
then scroll to Bluetooth on the
Settings tab.
2 Touch
.
Make your changes to:
My device information - Enter a
name for your GD900.
My device visibility - Choose to
be Visible, Hidden or Visible for
1 min.
Remote SIM mode on - Activate
the remote SIM mode.
iSync on - Choose to activate on
iSync.
Supported services - See options
to use Bluetooth in a ssociation
with different services.
Delete - Choose to delete the
selected profile.
Delete all - Choose to delete all
profiles.
Pairing with another
Bluetooth device
By pairing your GD900 with another
device, you can set up a passcodeprotected connection. This makes
pairing more secure.
1 Check that your Bluetooth is On.
You can change your visibility
using the Settings menu.
2 Touch Search.
3 Your GD900 will search for
Bluetooth devices. When the
search is completed Refresh will
appear on the screen.
4 Choose the device you want to
pair with and enter a passcode,
then touch OK.
5 Your phone will then connect
to the other device, on which
you will need to enter the same
passcode.
6 Your passcode-protected
Bluetooth connection is now
ready.
Using a Bluetooth headset
1 Check that your Bluetooth is On.
2 Follow the instructions that
came with your headset to put
it in pairing mode and pair your
devices.
3 The headset will be automatically
switched to Headset profile.
4 Touch Ask before connection or
Always connect.
TIP! See page 30 for details on
BT answer mode so that you
can control how you answer
calls when your Bluetooth
headset is connected.
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Wi-Fi
Wireless Manager allows you to
manage Internet connections per
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) on your device.
It allows the phone to connect to
local wireless networks, or access
the Internet wirelessly. Wi-Fi is
faster and has a greater range than
Bluetooth wireless technology and
can be used for fast emailing and
Internet browsing.
NOTE: The GD900 supports WEP,
WPA-PSK/2 encryption, and not
EAP, WPS encryption. If your WiFi service provider or network
administrator sets encryption for
network security, fill in the key in
the pop-up window. If encryption
is not set, this pop-up window
will not be shown. You can obtain
the key from your Wi-Fi service
provider or network administrator.
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1. How to set up Wi-Fi
1 Touch Wi-Fi from the Settings tab
and turn Wi-Fi on
2 AP (Access Point) Search
– Searches which AP it can
connect to.
3 AP Connect
– Connects to the desired AP
from the AP search list.
– If the AP is security type
WEP or WPA-PSK/2, enter the
security key.
2. Wi-Fi network profile
support
1 Wi-Fi profile support (how to
connect to a frequently-used AP
or Hidden AP)
1) If the AP does not appear
in the search list, you can
connect to it by saving it as a
profile.
2) Saving the frequently-used AP
as a profile makes it easier to
enter the Security key when
connecting to an AP with that
Security type.
3) If the AP does not support
DHCP, you can connect to the
AP using a static IP address.
2 Description of each field in the
Wi-Fi profile.
1) Network name: SSID (ID)
2) Security type: WEP, WPA-PSK/2
support.
3) Security key: saves the security
key.
) IP/DNS setting: this allows you
to set to Automatic or Static
depending on whether the AP
supports DHCP.
For Static, enter the field value
of the IP address and DNS
server to use with the static IP
address when connecting.
3 How to save the Wi-Fi profile
1) Select Saved networks from
the Options menu, then select
New network and enter
values into each field.
2) It is possible to select and save
the AP search list by selecting
Wi-Fi On and then Refresh
(Searching AP).
3) After connecting to an AP with
this Security type, the profile
will be saved automatically.
3. How to obtain MACaddress
For setting up a connection in some
wireless networks with MAC filter
you may need to enter the MAC
address of your GD900 into the
router.
1 Touch Wi-Fi from the settings tab,
then open the options menu.
2 Select My MAC Address and it will
be displayed.
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Software Update
Software Update
LG Mobile Phone Software
Update Program
For more information on installing
and using this program, please visit
http://update.lgmobile.com.
This feature allows you to update
your software to the latest version
quickly and conveniently over the
Internet without needing to visit
our service centre.
As the mobile phone software
update program requires your full
attention throughout the update
process, please make sure you
check all instructions and notes
that appear at each step before
moving on to the next step.
Please note that removing the
USB data communication cable or
batteries during the update may
seriously damage your mobile
phone. As the manufacturer takes
no responsibility for loss of data
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during the update process, you are
advised to back up any important
information in advance for
safekeeping.
Accessories
There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone, which
may be sold separately. You can select these options according to your
personal communication requirements. Consult your local dealer for
availability. (Items described below may be optional.)
Charger
Battery
Stereo
headset
Data cable
and CD
Connect and
synchronise
your GD900
and PC.
User Guide
Learn more
about your
GD900.
GD900 User Guide
NOTE:
• Always use genuine LG accessories.
• Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty.
• Accessories may vary in different regions.
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Network service
Technical data
The wireless phone described in this
guide is approved for use on E-GSM
900, DCS 1800, GSM 850, PCS 1900
and W-CDMA networks.
A number of features included
in this guide are called Network
Services. These are special services
that you arrange through your
wireless service provider. Before
you can take advantage of any
of these Network Services, you
must subscribe to them through
your service provider and obtain
instructions for their use from your
service provider.
General
Product name: GD900
System: E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 /
GSM 850 / PCS 1900/ WCDMA
DivX VOD registration
Generate a DivX VOD registration
code.
Please visit <http://vod.divx.com/>
for registration and technical
support.
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Ambient Temperatures
Max: +55°C (discharging),
+45°C (charging)
Min: -10°C
E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / GSM 850 / PCS 1900 Quad Band and WCDMA Terminal Equipment
GD900
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
EN 301 489-1 V1.6.1 / EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1 / EN 301 489-9 V1.3.1 / EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 /
EN 301 489-19 V1.2.1 / EN 301 489-24 V1.3.1
EN 60950-1: 2001
EN 50360 / EN 50361: 2001
EN 301 511 V9.0.2 / EN 301 908-1 V3.2.1 / EN 301 908-2 V3.2.1
EN 300 328 V1.7.1
EN 301 357-1 V1.4.1
The conformity to above standards is verified by the following Notified Body(BABT)
BABT, Balfour House, Churchfield Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 2TD, United Kingdom
Notified Body Identification Number : 0168
Seung Hyoun, Ji / Director
European Standard Center
LG Electronics Logistics and Services B.V.
Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The Netherlands
Tel : +31 - 36- 547 – 8940, Fax : +31 – 36 – 547 - 8794
e-mail : jacob @ lge.com
8, January, 2009
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Guidelines for safe and efficient use
Please read these simple guidelines.
Not following these guidelines may
be dangerous or illegal.
Exposure to radio frequency
energy
Radio wave exposure and Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) information
This mobile phone model GD900
has been designed to comply with
applicable safety requirements for
exposure to radio waves. These
requirements are based on scientific
guidelines that include safety
margins designed to assure the
safety of all persons, regardless of
age and health.
• While there may be differences
between the SAR levels of various
LG phone models, they are all
designed to meet the relevant
guidelines for exposure to radio
waves.
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• The SAR limit recommended by
the International Commission on
Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP) is 2W/kg averaged over
10g of tissue.
• The highest SAR value for this
model phone tested by DASY4 for
use at the ear is 0.602 W/kg (10g)
and when worn on the body is
0.646 W/Kg(10g).
• SAR data information for
residents in countries/regions
that have adopted the SAR limit
recommended by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE), which is 1.6 W/kg averaged
over 1g of tissue.
Product care and
maintenance
WARNING
Only use batteries, chargers
and accessories approved for
use with this particular phone
model. The use of any other
types may invalidate any
approval or warranty applying
to the phone, and may be
dangerous.
• Do not disassemble this unit. Take
it to a qualified service technician
when repair work is required.
• Keep away from electrical
appliances such as TVs, radios, and
personal computers.
• The unit should be kept away from
heat sources such as radiators or
cookers.
• Do not drop.
• Do not subject this unit to
mechanical vibration or shock.
• Switch off the phone in any area
where you are required by special
regulations. For example, do not
use your phone in hospitals as
it may affect sensitive medical
equipment.
• Do not handle the phone with wet
hands while it is being charged. It
may cause an electric shock and
can seriously damage your phone.
• Do not to charge a handset near
flammable material as the handset
can become hot and create a fire
hazard.
• Use a dry cloth to clean the
exterior of the unit (do not use
solvents such as benzene, thinner
or alcohol).
• Do not charge the phone when it
is on soft furnishings.
• The phone should be charged in a
well ventilated area.
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Guidelines for safe and efficient use
• Do not subject this unit to
excessive smoke or dust.
• Do not keep the phone next to
credit cards or transport tickets; it
can affect the information on the
magnetic strips.
• Do not tap the screen with a
sharp object as it may damage the
phone.
• Do not expose the phone to liquid
or moisture.
• Use the accessories like earphones
cautiously. Do not touch the
antenna unnecessarily.
Efficient phone operation
Electronics devices
All mobile phones may get
interference, which could affect
performance.
• Do not use your mobile phone
near medical equipment
without requesting permission.
Avoid placing the phone over
pacemakers, for example, in your
breast pocket.
• Some hearing aids might be
disturbed by mobile phones.
• Minor interference may affect TVs,
radios, PCs, etc.
Road safety
Check the laws and regulations on
the use of mobile phones in the
area when you drive.
• Do not use a hand-held phone
while driving.
• Give full attention to driving.
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• Use a hands-free kit, if available.
• Pull off the road and park before
making or answering a call if
driving conditions so require.
• RF energy may affect some
electronic systems in your vehicle
such as car stereos and safety
equipment.
• When your vehicle is equipped
with an air bag, do not obstruct
with installed or portable wireless
equipment. It can cause the air bag
to fail or cause serious injury due
to improper performance.
• If you are listening to music whilst
out and about, please ensure that
the volume is at a reasonable
level so that you are aware of your
surroundings. This is particularly
imperative when near roads.
Avoid damage to your
hearing
Damage to your hearing can occur
if you are exposed to loud sound for
long periods of time. We therefore
recommend that you do not turn on
or off the handset close to your ear.
We also recommend that music and
call volumes are set to a reasonable
level.
Glass Parts
Some parts of your mobile device
are made of glass. This glass
could break if your mobile device
is dropped on a hard surface or
receives a substantial impact. If
the glass breaks, do not touch or
attempt to remove. Stop using your
mobile device until the glass is
replaced by an authorized service
provider.
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Guidelines for safe and efficient use
Blasting area
Children
Do not use the phone where
blasting is in progress. Observe
restrictions, and follow any
regulations or rules.
Keep the phone in a safe place
out of the reach of small children.
It includes small parts which may
cause a choking hazard if detached.
Potentially explosive
atmospheres
Emergency calls
• Do not use the phone at a
refueling point.
• Do not use near fuel or chemicals.
• Do not transport or store
flammable gas, liquid, or explosives
in the same compartment of your
vehicle as your mobile phone and
accessories.
In aircraft
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Wireless devices can cause
interference in aircraft.
• Turn your mobile phone off or
activate flight mode before
boarding any aircraft.
• Do not use it on the ground
without permission from the crew.
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Emergency calls may not be
available under all mobile networks.
Therefore, you should never depend
solely on the phone for emergency
calls. Check with your local service
provider.
Battery information and care
• You do not need to completely
discharge the battery before
recharging. Unlike other battery
systems, there is no memory
effect that could compromise the
battery’s performance.
• Use only LG batteries and chargers.
LG chargers are designed to
maximize the battery life.
• Do not disassemble or short-circuit
the battery pack.
• Keep the metal contacts of the
battery pack clean.
• Replace the battery when it
no longer provides acceptable
performance. The battery pack
maybe recharged hundreds of
times until it needs replacing.
• Recharge the battery if it has
not been used for a long time to
maximize usability.
• Do not expose the battery charger
to direct sunlight or use it in high
humidity, such as in the bathroom.
• Do not leave the battery in hot or
cold places, this may deteriorate
the battery performance.
• There is risk of explosion if the
battery is replaced by an incorrect
type.
• Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Please recycle when
possible. Do not dispose as
household waste.
• If you need to replace the battery,
take it to the nearest authorized LG
Electronics service point or dealer
for assistance.
• Always unplug the charger from
the wall socket after the phone is
fully charged to save unnecessary
power consumption of the charger.
• Actual battery life will depend on
network configuration, product
settings, usage patterns, battery
and environmental conditions.
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Trouble Shooting
This chapter lists some problems you might encounter while using your
phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most
are easy for you to correct yourself.
Message
Possible causes
Possible Solutions
SIM error
There is no SIM card in
the phone or it is inserted
incorrectly.
Make sure the SIM card is correctly
inserted.
No network
connection
Signal weak
Outside GSM network area
Move towards a window or into an
open area. Check the service provider
coverage map.
Codes do not
match
To change a security code,
you will need to confirm
the new code by entering
it again.
Contact your Service Provider.
Function
cannot be set
Not supported by Service
Provider, or registration
required
Contact your Service Provider.
Calls not
available
Dialling error
New SIM card inserted
Charge limit reached
New network not authorised. Check
for new restrictions. Contact Service
Provider or reset limit with PIN 2.
On/Off key not pressed long
enough
Battery empty
Press the On/Off key down for at least
two seconds.
Keep charger attached for a longer
time.
Clean the contacts.
Phone cannot
be switched on
Battery contacts dirty
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Message
Possible causes
Possible Solutions
Battery totally empty
Charge battery.
Temperature out of range
Make sure the ambient temperature is
right, wait for a while, and then charge
again.
Contact problem
Check the power supply and
connection to the phone. Check the
battery contacts and clean them if
necessary.
No mains voltage
Plug in to a different socket or check
the voltage.
Charger defective
If the charger does not warm up,
replace it.
Wrong charger
Only use original LG accessories.
Battery defective
Replace battery.
Phone loses
network
Signal too weak
Reconnection to another service
provider is automatic.
Number not
permitted
The Fixed dial number
function is on.
Check settings.
Charging error
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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS :
LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed phone and
its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and
workmanship according to the following terms and conditions:
(1) The limited warranty for the product extends the warranty period beginning on
the date of purchase of the product.
(2) T
he limited warranty applies for 1 year from the original date of purchase and
extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not assignable or
transferable to any subsequent purchaser/end user. It shall neither exclude nor
limit any mandatory statutory rights of the customer or any of the customer
rights against the seller/dealer of the product.
(3) This warranty is good only to the original purchaser during the warranty
period, but limited to certain country if specified.
(4) The external housing and cosmetics parts shall be free of defects at the time of
shipment and, therefore, shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms.
(5) Upon request from LG. or their designated service agent the consumer must
provide information to reasonably prove the date of purchase.
(6) Unless other service arrangements have been specified the customer shall
bear the cost of shipping a defective product back to the Customer Service
Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the
consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty.
(7) During the warranty period LG or its authorised service agent will repair or
replace at LG’s sole discretion a defective product. A repaired or replaced
product will not be given a prolonged or renewed warranty period.
2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER :
(1)
(2)
Defects OR Damages resulting from use of the product in other than its normal
and customary manner.
Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper
storage. exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorised modifications,
unauthorised connections, unauthorised repair, neglect, abuse, accident,
alteration, improper installation, or other acts which are not the fault of LG,
including damage caused by shipping, blown fuses, spills of food or liquid.
(3)
Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material
or workmanship.
(4) A warranty repair if the Customer Service Department at LG or other agreed
service agent was not notified by the consumer of the alleged defect or
malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period.
(5) Products which have had the serial number or IMEI number removed or made
illegible.
(6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied either
in fact or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise, including, but not limited
to any implied warranty of marketability or fitness for a particular use.
(7) Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories.
(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or
damaged due to normal customer use.
(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.
(10) Products used or obtained n a rental program.
(11) Consumables (such as fuses).
(12) Suspected defects caused by a failure of the cellular network.
3. CONDITIONS :
No other express warranty is applicable to this product.
The DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, IL LIMITED
TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HERIN.
LG ELECTRONCS INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE
LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCOVINIENCE, LOO
OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL,
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS
PRODUCT OR FOR ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED MARKETABLITY APPLICABLE TO
THIS PRODUCT.
Some do not allow the exclusive of limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights
and you may also have other rights which vary from country to country.